Within today’s economic climate, many of us face struggles surrounding our finances. However, the majority of England’s population are able to successfully get by, either with no external assistance or with the help of food banks and similar. Homelessness across the globe is a real social crisis that needs solving. Since 2010, estimates show that…
In an era where roughly 20% of the country lives with some form of disability, it’s difficult to imagine that many of these people do not live in suitable housing. Universal Containers are proud to announce that we have produced a model home for Blackwood – a company who specialise in providing specialist housing and…
After years in the industry, we’ve had our fair share of shipping containers. With this in mind, we wanted to bring things back to basics and write a blog post emphasizing the benefits of shipping containers. Before starting your next project, why not consider a shipping container? Shipping containers aren’t just limited to storage. Our…
Shipping Container Stadium Seating NOW AVAILABLE After having experienced an overwhelming increase in demand over the last couple of years, we’ve decided to add shipping container stadium seating to our ever-growing list of standard container offerings. Converted containers are being used for hundreds, if not thousands, of different purposes across the UK and the world.…
Shipping containers are so popular these days. You will see them everywhere, probably without even noticing. Container conversions are being used by businesses across the world for lots of different purposes: construction site offices, toilet blocks, storage facilities and now more commonly, bars and restaurants. Why Shipping Containers for Bars and Restaurants? Cost Effective Shipping…
As the UK’s leading experts in container conversions, it’s no surprise that every single day, we receive enquiries from all over the country requested containers for many different purposes. Of course, amongst those customers who have a clear idea of what they want, there are those who aren’t quite sure. A lot of customers contact…
Outdoor storage is essential for your home. The last thing you want is to have your household cupboards cluttered with gardening tools, DIY tools, not to mention the emergency chairs. To solve this storage problem, most people add a garden shed to the exterior of the property. However, it’s not always a savvy investment to…
If you’ve got a shipping container conversion, you’ll be enjoying the additional space for a number of different purposes. Last year, we created hundreds and hundreds of bespoke container conversions – garden rooms, offices, canteens, storage facilities, toilet blocks – the list is endless. We consistently receive positive feedback from our customers and we are…
Did you know that container conversions are now more popular than ever? If not, you do now. We find ourselves inundated with enquiries for domestic and commercial container conversions and it’s no surprise to us. Container conversions are a cost-effective, space-saving (or space-creating) solution for home owners and businesses alike. Shipping containers, although built with…
Allotments are a wonderful place for communities, but they’re not great in all weather conditions. Although some individual allotment plots have sheds and other small shelters, many allotments do not offer communal sheltered facilities for the green fingered members of the community. Rain is not uncommon in the UK, and having a place to stay…